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    • 26/03/2026
    • 08/09/2026
    • Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD

    2026 marks 60 years since Star Trek first hit our screens. To celebrate this major milestone, the Science Museum has partnered with Star Trek on a special season of exciting events, must-see film screenings and one incredible trail of iconic objects from the TV series and films.

    Find out more on the Science Museum website.

    • 02/06/2026
    • 06/09/2026
    • Somerset House WC2R 1LA

    Co-produced by Arthemisia and Fever, a major retrospective dedicated to Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher (Maurits Cornelis Escher) is coming to London for the first time this summer.

    Find out more

    • 30/06/2026
    • 23/08/2026
    • British Library, London

    Take your family on a magical adventure in a new interactive exhibition! Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustrations. 

    From the deep dark forest to the royal palace, set off on a journey through a fairy tale world. Sit down at the Three Bears' breakfast table, tell the genie your wish, smell the wicked witch’s potions and discover lots more.

    With interactive displays, theatrical design, story sharing spaces, costumes, activities, and plenty of surprises, families can dive into the stories they love and find some new favourites. And if you think you know fairy tales, think again! From the three little wolves and the witch with a heart of gold to the princess who wouldn’t go to the ball, discover how these tales have been transformed.

    You can find out more here

    • 06/08/2026
    • 18:00 - 23:00
    • The Bishops Finger, 9-10 West Smithfield, Smithfield Street, London EC1A 9JR, top floor

    The infamous One Tun meeting is a very long running event - Isaac Asimov came here in 1974! This is an informal, free event running on the first Thursday of every month, 6pm until closing. Drinks, including real craft ale, and hot food can be ordered from the ground floor. Come for SF news and views, all are welcome.

    Access: Please note this event is held on the top floor of the Bishop’s Finger, which is accessible by stairs only.

    • 13/08/2026
    • 18:00
    • Society Rooms (Weatherspoons) West George St, G2 2JJ

    Usually at the back. 

    Contact Michell on michelledh@me.com

    • 14/08/2026
    • 20:00
    • Friends of the Earth Warehouse, 54-57 Allison St, Central Birmingham, B5

    Online – Free for BSFG Members, £3.15 for non-members.

    In person - £3 for BSFG members, £6 for non-members.

    Tickets are available online or on the door. See the Birmingham SF Group website for details.


    • 27/08/2026
    • 31/08/2026
    • Anaheim, California

    The 84th World Science Fiction Convention

    You can find out more here


    • 03/09/2026
    • 06/09/2026
    • St Annes College, Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX 2 6HS

    Oxonmoot is an annual event hosted by The Tolkien Society which brings together over 500 Tolkien fans, scholars, students and Society members from across the world. Oxonmoot 2026 is the 53rd, and will be held over four days in September at St Anne’s College, Woodstock Road, Oxford and Online.

    Find out more

    • 19/09/2026
    • 10:00
    • Quad, Derby, DE1 3AS, UK

    Horror, fantasy and science-fiction writing day

    Edge-Lit makes it a dozen with its return in 2026, once again serving up a wide array of interviews, talks, workshops and more for lovers of genre fiction. Edge-Lit will be serving up information and inspiration to help writers along, insight for readers into how authors go about developing their work and plenty of opportunity to socialise with fellow fans of horror, fantasy and science-fiction!

    You can find out more on their website here.

    • 02/10/2026
    • 04/10/2026
    • Clayton Hotel, Cork,T12 RD6E, Ireland

    Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of our favourite stories from books, comics, TV, films and games; from science fiction, fantasy, horror and beyond; attracting artists, writers, film-makers and fans from across the human sphere of influence.

    You can join in-person or online.

    You can find out more here.


    • 09/10/2026
    • 11/10/2026
    • Crowne Plaza, Glasgow

    Fantasycon is the annual convention of the British Fantasy Society. Fantasycon is attended by members and non-members, including authors, editors, agents, readers, reviewers, artists, podcasters, gamers and people who want to celebrate all things fantasy and horror!  

    Find out more on the website.


    • 10/10/2026
    • 12/10/2026
    • Excel, London

    New Scientist Live, the multi‑award‑winning science show, returns to Excel London, 10–12 October 2026. Join us for an amazing line‑up of mind‑blowing talks by world‑leading scientists and immersive show‑floor experiences.

    Packed with some of the biggest names in science, this year’s show is a journey into the big ideas shaping our world and our future.

    Explore the wonders of the cosmos on the Universe Stage, discover life‑changing health breakthroughs on the Mind & Body Stage, step into tomorrow on the Future Stage, and enjoy fascinating, fun talks for all ages on our brand‑new Family Stage.

    You can find out more here.

    • 17/10/2026
    • The Salutation Hotel 30-34 South St Perth PH2 8PH Scotland

    PictCon is a small science fiction and fantasy convention, run by volunteers, for people who want to talk about science fiction and fantasy.

    There will be panels, interviews, workshops, book and crafts dealers, RPGs – all with a Scottish flavour.

    Scottish fans, authors, and publishing industry professionals discuss genre books, folklore and myth, science and society, and how these feed back into our favourite fiction!

    Guest of Honour: Neil Williamson

    You can browse and buy from our dealers tables where crafts and books are for sale.

    Come and enjoy a friendly, cheerful atmosphere in beautiful Perth.

    Find out more on the website here.


    • 24/10/2026
    • 25/10/2026
    • Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, Bristol

    BristolCon is a science fiction and fantasy convention organized by the BristolCon Committee. The primary aim of the event is to support the Science Fiction and Fantasy community within the South West of the United Kingdom, and to promote the works of Science Fiction and Fantasy authors, artists, businesses, and performers within the United Kingdom and further afield. 

    Each year we feature panel discussions and lectures, an art show, and small group sessions including table talks and workshops. Books, comics and merchandise are available in the dealers’ room and authors will be available for book signings.

    Find out more on the website.

    • 06/11/2026
    • 08/11/2026
    • The Palace Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire

    The second oldest SF Con in the uk!

    You can find out more here.

Past events

25/07/2026 Top Quark Sci-Fi Film Festival
11/07/2026 Francis Hardinge Event
10/07/2026 Finncon
02/07/2026 Eurocon-Metropolcon 2026
02/06/2026 Festival of Storytelling
23/05/2026 Spotlight Indie
08/05/2026 Norncon
02/05/2026 Penwythnos Steampunk Weekend
24/04/2026 The Tolkien Society AGM and Springmoot 2026
23/04/2026 A Celebration of Christopher Priest
18/04/2026 Luxcon
03/04/2026 Eastercon 2026 - Iridescence
27/03/2026 Haunted Woods and Grimm Tales: Philip Pullman and Sam Leith
07/03/2026 Picocon 43
27/02/2026 Corflu 43 / Santa Rosa USA
07/02/2026 Witches-Sorcieres Exhibition
16/01/2026 Horror-on-Sea Film Festival
02/01/2026 Space Vault Exhibition
02/01/2026 Gerry Anderson Exhibition
02/01/2026 Terry Pratchett Exhibition
12/12/2025 BSFA Xmas Social
05/12/2025 Smofcon 42
29/11/2025 Dragonmeet
08/11/2025 Douglas Adams - To The Ends of the Earth
08/11/2025 Pictcon 1
07/11/2025 Novacon 54
01/11/2025 HSFCon
30/10/2025 Queer Fantasy at the British Library
30/10/2025 World Fantasy Convention 2025 and FantasyCon 2025
25/10/2025 BristolCon 2025
24/10/2025 Festival of Fantastic Films
18/10/2025 Butser Book Festival 2025
18/10/2025 New Scientist Live
17/10/2025 Irish Discworld Con 2025
10/10/2025 Birmingham SF Group Meet Up
10/10/2025 Octocon 2025
10/10/2025 Luncon/Swecon 2025
02/10/2025 London ‘One Tun’ Meeting
13/08/2025 Seattle Worldcon 2025
15/12/2023 BSFA/BFS Social
08/10/2022 World Space Day
26/06/2022 BSFA AGM
25/06/2022 Science Fiction and Fantasy Weekend
06/06/2022 Anthropology, AI and the Future of Human Society Virtual Conference
15/09/2021 BSFA Awards Longlist Voting
09/07/2021 Call for submissions deadline ("SFF and Justice")
26/06/2021 BSFA and SFF AGMs + Conspire
16/05/2021 Call for submissions deadline ("Greek SFF")
15/04/2021 Call for submissions deadline ("SFF and Class")
03/04/2021 BSFA Awards Ceremony
02/04/2021 ConFusion (Eastercon 2021)
11/09/2020 Fall Conference
31/07/2020 Annual General Meeting
01/04/2020 Spring Gala

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